Container Exchange (CoEx) is the Queensland Government appointed not for profit operator of the Containers for Change scheme. Since launching in 2018, the network has grown to over 400 refund points across the state and has now recycled more than 12 billion containers.
The scheme is funded entirely by beverage manufacturers, who pay a contribution per eligible container sold to cover refunds, logistics, processing and operator handling. The business partners closely with three core groups, beverage manufacturers, refund point operators and community organisations including charities and schools.
While CoEx is a not for profit, it operates with a commercial board, strong government oversight and the rigour you would expect of any high performing organisation. The culture is collaborative, down to earth and values led.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager, Growth, this role manages a portfolio of participating, high value partners to ensure sustained growth in container volumes. Success means embedding sustained solutions to capture container volumes across individual sites and multi site partners, underpinned by regular communication, comprehensive reporting and continuous education to keep partners highly engaged with the scheme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving volume growth in line with forecasted targets across a portfolio of partners
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to increase container volumes across the portfolio
- Monitoring and reporting on partners' waste composition, waste practices and asset management systems
- Building and strengthening long term relationships with key partners
- Leading stakeholder management, key account management and community activation initiatives
- Designing and delivering training and educational workshops across the portfolio
- Identifying, assessing and mitigating strategic and operational risks in partnerships
- Monitoring performance against KPIs and maintaining CRM data integrity
This role will suit a commercially minded relationship manager with a strong background in account management, partnership management or stakeholder management, ideally within a B2B environment. You bring a proactive, solutions focused approach, strong communication and negotiation skills, and genuine passion for sustainability.
We are open on industry background. What matters is that you can demonstrate:
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar B2B account, partnership or stakeholder management role
- Demonstrated ability to build and grow long term partner relationships
- Experience in corporate communications, including sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles
- Strong commercial awareness, problem solving skills and a strategic mindset
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet objectives within tight timeframes
- A current QLD driver licence and flexibility to travel intrastate, including remote locations
- Experience in the recycling, environmental or beverage industry is desirable but not essential
- Flexible working arrangements
- A highly supportive, diverse and welcoming culture where people enjoy coming to work
- Great Place to Work certified
- The opportunity to be part of a purpose led organisation delivering real environmental and community impact across Queensland
This search is being managed exclusively by Perigon Group on behalf of Container Exchange. To express interest or have a confidential discussion, please reach out.
CoEx is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
CONTACT
Zac Smith, Principal Consultant, Corporate Services, Perigon Group
M: 0466 310 409, E: zac.smith@perigongroup.com.au
